Portfolio: Science And Innovation

Portfolio: Science And Innovation http://beehive.govt.nz/portfolio/science-and-innovation RSS feed from beehive.govt.nz of latest documents for the 'Science And Innovation' portfolio. en beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technologyhttp://feedburner.google.com Budget 2013: Marsden Fund recognised with $20m increase http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/Il85gV048sQ/budget-2013-marsden-fund-recognised-20m-increase <p>Steven Joyce | Budget 2013</p> Budget 2013 has recognised the importance of the Marsden Fund to New Zealand’s science and innovation system with a funding increase of $20 million over four years. “This year’s increase for the Marsden Fund reaffirms Government’s on-going support for fundamental, investigator-led research. Since 2008 we have increased support for the Marsden Fund by 37 per cent,” Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says. The funding forms part of the $100 million a year internationally focused growth package, which is a centrepiece of Budget 2013. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/budget-2013-marsden-fund-recognised-20m-increase" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/Il85gV048sQ" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Budget 2013 Science and Innovation Fri, 17 May 2013 04:13:00 +0000 Beehive 58108 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/budget-2013-marsden-fund-recognised-20m-increase Budget 2013: Investing $200m in science, innovation & research http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/QKS9NpUf7zQ/budget-2013-investing-200m-science-innovation-amp-research <p>Steven Joyce | Budget 2013</p> Budget 2013 delivers on the Government’s commitment to building a more competitive and productive economy with $200 million of new funding over the next four years for science and innovation, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says. “Science and innovation are key drivers of economic growth and international competitiveness. To achieve this, New Zealand needs to develop better linkages with international markets and be a stronger player in research and development,” he says. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/budget-2013-investing-200m-science-innovation-amp-research" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/QKS9NpUf7zQ" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Budget 2013 Science and Innovation Thu, 16 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000 Beehive 58080 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/budget-2013-investing-200m-science-innovation-amp-research $130m boost for Kiwi R&D and start-ups http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/HA7GIdLB9oo/130m-boost-kiwi-rampd-and-start-ups <p>Steven Joyce | Budget 2013</p> Budget 2013 is investing nearly $130 million into Callaghan Innovation to encourage businesses to invest more in research and development, and to support new start-ups. “Business innovation is crucial for New Zealand companies to compete and win in the tough international environment we have today,” Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/130m-boost-kiwi-rampd-and-start-ups" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/HA7GIdLB9oo" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Budget 2013 Science and Innovation Thu, 16 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000 Beehive 58079 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/130m-boost-kiwi-rampd-and-start-ups Budget 2013: National Science Challenges announced - Budget boost of $73.5m http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/kcZHIg0aNVE/budget-2013-national-science-challenges-announced-budget-boost-735m <p>Steven Joyce | Budget 2013</p> The Government has today announced the final 10 selected National Science Challenges and a $73.5 million boost over four years to fund them, as part of Budget 2013. “The National Science Challenges will tackle some of the biggest science-based issues and opportunities facing New Zealand,” Minister of Science and Innovation Steven Joyce says. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/budget-2013-national-science-challenges-announced-budget-boost-735m" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/kcZHIg0aNVE" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Budget 2013 Science and Innovation Wed, 01 May 2013 00:07:00 +0000 Admin 57931 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/budget-2013-national-science-challenges-announced-budget-boost-735m New Lincoln Hub plans unveiled http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/umXTnV19Gb4/new-lincoln-hub-plans-unveiled <p>Steven Joyce | Primary Industries</p> Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have today unveiled concept plans for a world-class agricultural research and education facility to be sited at Lincoln, near Christchurch. The Lincoln Hub concept plans and business proposal have been developed by a partnership of Lincoln University, DairyNZ and Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) AgResearch, Plant & Food Research, and Landcare Research. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/new-lincoln-hub-plans-unveiled" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/umXTnV19Gb4" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Nathan Guy Primary Industries Science and Innovation Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:50:00 +0000 Admin 57907 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/new-lincoln-hub-plans-unveiled New Science & Innovation Counsellor in China http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/gjQCRzfqF2w/new-science-amp-innovation-counsellor-china <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce yesterday announced the establishment of a senior science and innovation representative in China. Mr Joyce announced the new position following bilateral talks between Prime Minister John Key and new Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/new-science-amp-innovation-counsellor-china" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/gjQCRzfqF2w" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:47:00 +0000 Admin 57716 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/new-science-amp-innovation-counsellor-china New scientist exchange programme with China http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/l44MJgS2SG0/new-scientist-exchange-programme-china <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce yesterday signed a scientist exchange programme between New Zealand and China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Mr Joyce signed the arrangement with China’s Science and Technology Minister, Wan Gang, following bilateral talks between Prime Minister John Key and new Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. “China is a major global science and research player,” Mr Joyce says. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/new-scientist-exchange-programme-china" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/l44MJgS2SG0" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:44:00 +0000 Admin 57714 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/new-scientist-exchange-programme-china NZ maintains access to Australian Synchrotron http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/MP9g0lLPH7c/nz-maintains-access-australian-synchrotron <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> New Zealand will continue to invest in the Australian Synchrotron research facility to provide access for New Zealand scientists, says Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce. New Zealand will contribute A$5 million over four years towards the operating costs of the Australian Synchrotron, which is the largest piece of scientific infrastructure in the Southern hemisphere. The Synchrotron provides scientists with an intense light that can be used to study the structure and composition of materials. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/nz-maintains-access-australian-synchrotron" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/MP9g0lLPH7c" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Tue, 02 Apr 2013 02:42:00 +0000 Beehive 57644 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/nz-maintains-access-australian-synchrotron Increase in business R&D welcomed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/gmrrCZqJLPA/increase-business-rampd-welcomed <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce welcomed Statistics New Zealand data released today that shows businesses in New Zealand spent $1.2 billion on research and development in 2012 – an increase of almost 25 per cent since 2010. “The positive results highlight the good progress the Government is making under the Business Growth Agenda to encourage more firms to invest in R&D and increase productivity in the economy,” Mr Joyce says. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/increase-business-rampd-welcomed" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/gmrrCZqJLPA" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:05:00 +0000 Beehive 57620 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/increase-business-rampd-welcomed RFP out for Christchurch Innovation Precinct http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/yo0zD3ZqrHs/rfp-out-christchurch-innovation-precinct <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> Firms with an interest in locating in the Christchurch Innovation Precinct are being asked to put up their hands. Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today welcomed the release of a Market Engagement document and a Request for Proposals for the Precinct, which is designed to be a catalyst for Christchurch to be recognised on the world stage as a hub of innovation. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/rfp-out-christchurch-innovation-precinct" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/yo0zD3ZqrHs" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Thu, 14 Mar 2013 02:47:00 +0000 Admin 57522 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/rfp-out-christchurch-innovation-precinct Callaghan Innovation CEO appointed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/cT4yLn1ckmI/callaghan-innovation-ceo-appointed <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today welcomed the appointment of Dr Mary Quin as the inaugural Chief Executive of Callaghan Innovation. “The appointment is a key step in the development of Callaghan Innovation following its establishment on 1 February this year,” Mr Joyce says. “Callaghan Innovation will be a one-stop shop for business innovation support whether it be in the science, engineering, design or technology sectors. It will be a high-tech HQ for New Zealand businesses. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/callaghan-innovation-ceo-appointed" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/cT4yLn1ckmI" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:43:00 +0000 Admin 57517 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/callaghan-innovation-ceo-appointed Grants for R&D intensive NZ businesses http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/L-VYvcpShEU/grants-rampd-intensive-nz-businesses <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> Over $25 million worth of Government Technology Development Grants have been awarded to eight high-tech New Zealand businesses to help them speed up the development of innovative products and services and get them to the market faster. The grants are the first to be allocated by Callaghan Innovation, which began operating on 1 February this year, taking over responsibility for the TDG from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/grants-rampd-intensive-nz-businesses" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/L-VYvcpShEU" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:50:00 +0000 Admin 57453 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/grants-rampd-intensive-nz-businesses National Science Challenge Panel appointed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/El-Pz_YyH9k/national-science-challenge-panel-appointed <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> A panel of top researchers and some budding young scientists have been appointed to identify New Zealand’s National Science Challenges for the Government. The 11-person panel has been tasked with identifying the biggest science challenges facing New Zealand and will be chaired by the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Adviser Sir Peter Gluckman. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/national-science-challenge-panel-appointed" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/El-Pz_YyH9k" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:55:00 +0000 Beehive 57225 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/national-science-challenge-panel-appointed $21m of new funding to benefit research partnerships http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/ZQ8VeKOAS28/21m-new-funding-benefit-research-partnerships <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> The Government will invest $21 million over a maximum of seven years to support research that will benefit two of New Zealand’s primary industries Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. A $16 million investment over seven years will be made in the Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium and a $5 million investment over a maximum of seven years will be made in Seafood Innovations Limited. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/21m-new-funding-benefit-research-partnerships" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/ZQ8VeKOAS28" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:59:00 +0000 Admin 57205 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/21m-new-funding-benefit-research-partnerships Callaghan Innovation opens for business http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/WZLrMaDrmh0/callaghan-innovation-opens-business <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> "Callaghan Innovation will accelerate the commercialisation of New Zealand innovation,” says Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce. The new organisation commences operations today, and is being officially launched at functions in Auckland and Wellington. “Callaghan Innovation will be a one-stop shop for business innovation support whether it be in science, engineering, design or technology. It will be a high-tech HQ for New Zealand businesses,” Mr Joyce says. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/callaghan-innovation-opens-business" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/WZLrMaDrmh0" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:58:00 +0000 Admin 57196 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/callaghan-innovation-opens-business Callaghan Innovation Board announced http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/VivMolR64c4/callaghan-innovation-board-announced <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> Science and Innovation Minister Hon Steven Joyce today announced an eight-member board to lead Callaghan Innovation—the new Crown entity that will better connect New Zealand firms with science, engineering and technology, in order to drive the innovation and commercialisation of products and services and economic success. “The Callaghan Innovation Board consists of members with a broad range of skills and expertise and the right mix of business and science experience relevant to the high-value manufacturing and services sector,” Mr Joyce says. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/callaghan-innovation-board-announced" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/VivMolR64c4" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:11:00 +0000 Beehive 57135 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/callaghan-innovation-board-announced New Crown directors announced http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/D3lbqSwgjwo/new-crown-directors-announced <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has today announced the appointment of three new Crown company directors. Lizzie Chambers and Dr Barry O’Neil will join the Board of the New Zealand Forest Research Institute Ltd (trading as Scion) and Phil Norman will Join the Board of the Research and Education Advanced Network NZ Ltd (REANNZ). “The new directors bring a valuable range of scientific knowledge, commercial skills and governance experience to their roles on the Scion and REANNZ boards” Mr Joyce says.  ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/new-crown-directors-announced" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/D3lbqSwgjwo" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:50:00 +0000 Beehive 57080 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/new-crown-directors-announced NZ-China science & technology declaration signed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/WaoLomJgTEA/nz-china-science-amp-technology-declaration-signed <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> A New Zealand-China joint declaration, which will boost science and technology links and co-operation between the two countries, has been signed in Wellington today. The joint declaration, focussing on enhancing and supporting science and technology research co-operation, was signed by Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Chinese Deputy-Minister of Science and Technology Wang Zhigang. The signing was witnessed by visiting State Councillor Liu Yandong. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/nz-china-science-amp-technology-declaration-signed" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/WaoLomJgTEA" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:53:00 +0000 Beehive 56981 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/nz-china-science-amp-technology-declaration-signed Senior Chinese leader to visit NZ next week http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/ij9Cya6mPAI/senior-chinese-leader-visit-nz-next-week <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> State Councillor Liu Yandong will visit New Zealand next week as a guest of the New Zealand Government – the first visit by a senior Communist Party figure since China’s November leadership transition. State Councillor Liu is a senior leader in China’s 2012-2017 hierarchy. Her portfolios include education, science, screen and television, and culture. Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says he will sign a joint declaration with State Councillor Liu on science and technology in Wellington on 10 December. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/senior-chinese-leader-visit-nz-next-week" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/ij9Cya6mPAI" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:41:00 +0000 Admin 56954 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/senior-chinese-leader-visit-nz-next-week Rutherford Foundation Trust Awards and James Cook Research Fellowships announced http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/sQaPMsZM-So/rutherford-foundation-trust-awards-and-james-cook-research-fellowships-announced <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> This year’s Rutherford Foundation Trust Awards and James Cook Research Fellowships recipients have been announced today by Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce. The two grant schemes have combined Government funding of more than $1.7 million and are aimed at developing the skills of New Zealand scientists. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/rutherford-foundation-trust-awards-and-james-cook-research-fellowships-announced" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/sQaPMsZM-So" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:55:00 +0000 Admin 56926 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/rutherford-foundation-trust-awards-and-james-cook-research-fellowships-announced New appointments to Marsden Fund Council http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/5fXt-OW5T60/new-appointments-marsden-fund-council <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> Three new members have been appointed to the Marsden Fund Council in an announcement today by Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce. The researchers will take their place on the Council for three-years from December 2012 and each will convene one of the Marsden Fund Council’s panels. They are: ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/new-appointments-marsden-fund-council" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/5fXt-OW5T60" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:30:00 +0000 Admin 56924 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/new-appointments-marsden-fund-council Callaghan Innovation Bill passes third reading http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/AaRQ9_fTgk0/callaghan-innovation-bill-passes-third-reading <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> The Callaghan Innovation Bill, which establishes a new high-tech HQ for manufacturing and services firms, today passed its third and final reading in Parliament. Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says Callaghan Innovation will be a one-stop shop offering firms the business innovation support they need to lift their international competitiveness and in turn boost New Zealand’s economic growth. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/callaghan-innovation-bill-passes-third-reading" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/AaRQ9_fTgk0" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Tue, 04 Dec 2012 03:53:00 +0000 Beehive 56918 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/callaghan-innovation-bill-passes-third-reading Third Reading: Callaghan Innovation Bill http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/NgBHAyf6UpY/third-reading-callaghan-innovation-bill <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> I move that the Callaghan Innovation Bill be now read a third time. Mr Speaker, this is a special day in a special year for New Zealand science and innovation. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/speech/third-reading-callaghan-innovation-bill" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/NgBHAyf6UpY" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:55:00 +0000 Beehive 56914 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/speech/third-reading-callaghan-innovation-bill $52.8m of funding for new science projects http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/jkeIr_dGvfs/528m-funding-new-science-projects <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> Applications have been invited for $52.8 million of Government research funding in the 2013 science investment round, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. Proposals are invited for science and research that will improve New Zealanders’ health and wellbeing with $52.8 million per annum available for new projects starting next year. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/528m-funding-new-science-projects" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/jkeIr_dGvfs" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:16:00 +0000 Admin 56907 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/528m-funding-new-science-projects 2012 Rutherford Medal winner announced http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/9GZ1rAjm8JE/2012-rutherford-medal-winner-announced <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> Professor Margaret Brimble has been announced the 2012 Rutherford Medal winner by Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce. Professor Brimble, from Auckland University’s Department of Chemistry, was awarded the prestigious scientific honour during the New Zealand Research Honours Dinner at Auckland Museum tonight. A medicinal chemist, who designs new chemicals for the treatment of disease, she is being recognised for her world-leading contributions to the synthesis of bioactive natural products and novel peptides. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/2012-rutherford-medal-winner-announced" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/9GZ1rAjm8JE" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:00:00 +0000 Beehive 56816 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/2012-rutherford-medal-winner-announced 2012 Rutherford Discovery Fellowships announced http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/vgc0tf62kGQ/2012-rutherford-discovery-fellowships-announced <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> Ten of New Zealand’s top up-and-coming researchers have been awarded Rutherford Discovery Fellowships this year, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has announced. The 2012 Fellowships, funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand, will see more than $9 million invested to support the selected scientists over the next five years. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/2012-rutherford-discovery-fellowships-announced" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/vgc0tf62kGQ" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Mon, 19 Nov 2012 03:54:00 +0000 Beehive 56799 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/2012-rutherford-discovery-fellowships-announced ATI to be named Callaghan Innovation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/57wYS-TaB_k/ati-be-named-callaghan-innovation <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> The name of the new institute set up by the Government to help firms in the high-tech manufacturing and services sectors will be Callaghan Innovation, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. Speaking at a function at Parliament, Mr Joyce said naming the new Advanced Technology Institute after the late Sir Paul Callaghan was recognition of his passion for commercialising scientific research. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/ati-be-named-callaghan-innovation" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/57wYS-TaB_k" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:01:00 +0000 Beehive 56772 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/ati-be-named-callaghan-innovation ATI Bill passes second reading http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/aIg29jSJF2o/ati-bill-passes-second-reading <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> A bill to establish the new Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) – a new high-tech HQ for innovative New Zealand businesses – today passed its second reading in Parliament. “The purpose of the ATI is simple: to help get New Zealand’s best ideas out of the lab and into the marketplace more quickly,” Mr Joyce says. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/ati-bill-passes-second-reading" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/aIg29jSJF2o" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:37:00 +0000 Beehive 56734 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/ati-bill-passes-second-reading Public to have say on NZ Science Challenges http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/nNie-FRyUz0/public-have-say-nz-science-challenges <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> A television campaign starting this Sunday will ask New Zealanders to help identify the biggest science challenges facing the country, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says. The Great NZ Science Project is part of the Government’s new $60 million National Science Challenges initiative announced in October which over time will incorporate much of New Zealand’s contracted public science investment. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/public-have-say-nz-science-challenges" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/nNie-FRyUz0" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:48:00 +0000 Beehive 56728 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/public-have-say-nz-science-challenges Small economies to meet on science & innovation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~3/Kt1GfrPt5O0/small-economies-meet-science-amp-innovation <p>Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation</p> Investment in science and innovation will be a key focus of talks between senior representatives from six countries with small advanced economies this week, says Science and Innovation Minster Steven Joyce. The two-day forum, which is being opened tomorrow morning by Mr Joyce, is being attended by representatives from Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Israel, Singapore and New Zealand. ...<p><a href="http://beehive.govt.nz/release/small-economies-meet-science-amp-innovation" target="_blank" class="views-readmore">read more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beehive-govt-nz/portfolio/research-science-and-technology/~4/Kt1GfrPt5O0" height="1" width="1"/> National-led Government - 2011-2014 Steven Joyce Science and Innovation Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:25:00 +0000 Beehive 56718 at http://beehive.govt.nz http://beehive.govt.nz/release/small-economies-meet-science-amp-innovation